Policy

New Tidal Creek Established at Great Meadows Marsh

New Tidal Creek Established at Great Meadows Marsh

— Saltwater aids in keeping invasive species (specifically phragmites) at-bay while allowing native marsh grasses to flourish.
Connecticut's First National Estuarine Research Reserve Spans Over 52,000 Acres

Connecticut's First National Estuarine Research Reserve Spans Over 52,000 Acres

— It includes an Important Bird Area and critical nesting and migratory habitat.
Progress made on freshwater ponds at Great Meadows Marsh

Progress made on freshwater ponds at Great Meadows Marsh

— Freshwater pond areas, overtaken by invasive plants, are currently being revitalized.
$4M Marsh Restoration Project Launches in Stratford

$4M Marsh Restoration Project Launches in Stratford

— By spring/summer 2022, Great Meadows Marsh will be a haven for people and wildlife, rather than a home for mosquitoes and invasive plants.
Wildlife Guards Advocate for Birds, on Beaches and in the General Assembly

Wildlife Guards Advocate for Birds, on Beaches and in the General Assembly

— A productive month for Audubon Connecticut's high school-age shorebird stewards, both on and off the beach.
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